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Banner Tow

Would somebody know if it would be wise to banner tow with a CC/SS or S2 and would it be legal to do so in a S-LSA aircraft?
for hire. Or would it have to be done in the Top Cub? My local FAA- FSDO in Las Vegas is not sure. I used to tow in a PA-18-150 with the banner connected on takeoff and it was a piece of cake. the performance of the CC/SS would be 10 times better than that old cub. Any info would be appreciated, thanks Ted

1. Can a commercial pilot use a SLSA for banner towing? or a ELSA? No, the only commercial purposes is glider towing and instruction per 91.321§ 91.327 Aircraft having a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations.(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category for compensation or hire except—(1) To tow a glider or an unpowered ultralight vehicle in accordance with §91.309 of this chapter; or(2) To conduct flight training.

2.or any experimental? No, per 91.319§ 91.319 Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate—(1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or(2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.